Review of Best of the Best (1989) by Kenneth M — 09 Mar 2012

One of my favourite movies growing up ...

This review of Best of the Best (1989) was written by Kenneth M on 09 Mar 2012.

Best of the Best has generally received positive reviews.

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Bring the cheese! Gotta luv this one for so many reasons - the 80's aesthetic, over-acting, and tear-jerker ending. And the TKD…

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Lapsuuden klassikoita joka nykypÃ¤ivÃ¤nÃ¤ ei kyllÃ¤ aiheuta muutakuin monia nauruja…

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